{"id":8,"date":"2018-12-10T17:10:29","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T17:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stmichaelsprimary\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:56:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:56:02","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stmichaelsprimary\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left\">Welcome to St Michael&#8217;s Primary School<\/h1>\n<p>St Michael&#8217;s Primary School is a \u00a0Catholic primary based in Port Glasgow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Our School Vision,\u00a0 Aims and Values<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following consultation with pupils,\u00a0 parents and staff, we created a vision statement for our school which reflects all our aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We are dedicated to inspiring young minds with nurturing\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0hearts in a vibrant community of faith and learning. Guided\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0by the Gospel values, we empower our children to dream,\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0believe and achieve&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fostering High Quality Teach<\/strong><strong>ing and Learning.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>To create an inclusive environment where every child receives high\u00a0 quality teaching and learning experiences tailored to their\u00a0 individual needs, helping them exceed what they believe their\u00a0 potential to be, while developing the Four Capacities of Curriculum\u00a0 for Excellence: successful learners, confident individuals,\u00a0 responsible citizens and effective contributors.<\/p>\n<p>Our inclusive environment develops the knowledge, skills and attributes the children need for learning, life and work, while nurturing their unique, God-given talents.<\/p>\n<p><b>Upholding Children\u2019s Rights\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b>To uphold and champion the rights of every child as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), fostering an environment where every child\u2019s voice is heard, valued and respected.<\/p>\n<p><b>Implementing GIRFEC Principles\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b>To embed the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) into our practices, ensuring the well-being and protection of every child while providing appropriate support and interventions to help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally, thus fostering resilience and positive well-being.<\/p>\n<p><b>Nurturing Spiritual Development\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>To cultivate a nurturing environment where children can develop their knowledge and understanding of Catholic faith, nurture respect for other Christian traditions and world faiths, experience opportunities for spiritual growth, acquire the skills of reflection, discernment and moral decision-making and commit to beliefs, values and actions in a positive response to God\u2019s invitation to faith.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fostering Partnerships\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>To work in partnership with parents, our parish and the wider community to support the holistic development of every child, recognising the importance of collaboration in providing a supportive and enriching educational experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Values<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The school community has identified the following values which\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0reflect the important principles on which we base our decisions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect<\/li>\n<li>Honesty<\/li>\n<li>Ambition<\/li>\n<li>Compassion<\/li>\n<li>Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Welcome to St Michael&#8217;s Primary School St Michael&#8217;s Primary School is a \u00a0Catholic primary based in Port Glasgow. 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